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3 Deep-Dish Rules Illinoisans Take More Seriously Than Out-of-Staters Expect

Walk into Pequod’s without a reservation, and you’re gambling. Walk-in spots are limited, and locals know it. These are the deep-dish rules Illinoisans take more seriously than out-of-staters expect. 1. Cheese Under the Sauce. Lou Malnati’s builds its deep-dish pizza in a set order, with mozzarella placed directly...

Illinois · 5d

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Weekend Break: Nightmare on Clark

CHICAGO — Looking for a spook? A haunted house and Halloween bar in Wrigleyville could offer the perfect scare. Nightmare on Clark is a walk-through haunted house and Halloween bar situated on the rooftop of Stolen Saddle in Wrigleyville. Shannon Halligan offered a look at some of the fun that can be had.

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This Illinois Pizzeria Serves Cracker-Thin Tavern Squares So Crispy Locals Fight for the Corner Pieces

A sausage pizza with a fresh egg cracked right on top is a real order at one South Side pizza joint. The crust is cracker-thin. Every pie gets cut into small squares, which makes those crunchy corners the most wanted bites on the table. This Illinois restaurant traces its roots...

Chicago, IL · 11d

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Nisi Greek Grill: Bringing The Flavors of the Greek Islands to Chicagoland

Nisi Greek Grill is a new Rosemont restaurant bringing the flavors and hospitality of the Greek Islands right here to Chicagoland. Executive chef, Saul Ramos joined us with a taste of the restaurant’s signature menu offerings. 5509 Park Place, Rosemont. (847) 233 0077. AVGOLEMONO. Vegetable stock. 8 ea Large...

Rosemont, IL · 8d

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9 Suburban Illinois Mexican Restaurants Worth The Drive Out From Downtown Chicago

Some of the best meals I have ever eaten in Illinois came from places I almost drove right past. A plain storefront, a busy strip mall, a quiet corner on a small-town main street, and then suddenly a plate of tacos that made the whole trip feel like a lucky secret.

Chicago, IL · 8d

The Coconut Mama

Beloved 27-year-old brunch spot shut down in Illinois

Illinois diners have already said goodbye to several treasured local restaurants this year, and another long-running favorite is preparing for its final service. Flo Cafe & Bar, a fixture on…

Chicago, IL · 8d

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Old-School Chicago Lunch Counters Are Rare Now, But These 7 Are Still Open

Chicago used to have a lunch counter on what felt like every other corner. You grabbed a stool, ordered a sandwich or a plate of eggs, and watched the cook work just a few feet away. Most of those spots have faded out, but a handful are still pouring coffee...

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Toastique Lands First Chicagoland Shop in Deer Park With $50 Opening-Day Perk

Deer Park is about to get its first taste of avocado toast done gourmet-style. Toastique, an all-day café known for its toast, smoothie bowls and espresso drinks, will open its doors on Saturday, Nov. 7 — marking the brand's first location in Illinois and the Chicagoland area. The...

Deer Park, IL · 8d

We Are Dubuque

Joliet Rock Club The Forge Ends Nine-year Run As Chicago Venues Shift And Expand

The Forge in Joliet is closing its doors after nine years as a go-to spot for heavy music fans, while Chicago's Salt Shed is planning a massive expansion across the street with a new 15,000-seat outdoor stage.

Chicago, IL · 6d

WGN News

From a dream to reality: How ‘El Tragon’ became a favorite for tacos in Chicago

Some of Chicago's best tacos are being served in a place you'd never expect - a gas station on.

Chicago, IL · 9d

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Perry’s Steakhouse Announces Veterans Day Pork Chop Offer

This Veterans Day, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille is putting its 32 oz. Dinner-cut Pork Chop on the house for those who served. On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 4 p.m. to close, Perry’s steakhouses across Texas and in Birmingham, Chicago, Denver, Miami, Nashville, Phoenix, Raleigh and Richmond will honor active and former U.S. military members with two dine-in offers: one complimentary Dinner-cut Pork Chop when dining with a guest who purchases one full-priced dinner entrée, or Perry’s 3-Course Military Menu for $39.

Chicago, IL · 5d

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Robin cooks retro recipe for Tuna Jell-O Pie

WGN Morning News’ Robin Baumgarten is back in the kitchen! She’s up to her old tricks with some retro recipes. Today, she’s cooking up a Tuna Jell-O Pie. Full recipe at midcenturymenu.com.

Chicago, IL · 5d

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Sunday Brunch: Lobster and grits with Chef Lamar Moore of Mariano’s

On this week's edition of Sunday Brunch on the WGN Weekend Morning News, Chef Lamar Moore of Mariano's joins Jewell Hillery to make lobster and grits.

Chicago, IL · 6d

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The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet In Illinois That Serves Up Serious Southern Comfort Food

There’s a green awning on South Michigan Avenue that promises “Down Home Southern Cooking,” and let me tell you, it does not mess around with that promise. Pearl’s Place in Chicago has been quietly feeding folks some of the most soul-satisfying Southern food in the entire city, and somehow you might not have heard about it yet.

Chicago, IL · 12d

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McDonald's facing lawsuit over meat in McRib

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The Northern Illinois Mexican Restaurant That Makes Its Tortillas From Scratch Every Morning

Every single morning, a family kitchen in Illinois presses fresh corn tortillas by hand before the first customer orders breakfast. The recipe behind that dough has stayed in the family since 1990. That alone caught my attention. Then I learned these tortillas come out thicker and larger than standard ones,...

Chicago, IL · 8d

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This Family-Run Illinois Donut Shop Pairs Fresh Donuts With Cheesy Caramel Popcorn And Shaved Ice

Cheese popcorn and caramel popcorn share one bag here, right next to a case of fresh cake donuts. Then someone hands you a cup of shaved ice. That’s a lot of happiness for one small counter. The popcorn list runs past a dozen flavors, all made in-house. There’s a...

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People Line Up at This Illinois Puerto Rican Restaurant for Lechon Jibaritos, Mofongo, and Alcapurrias

A Chicago sandwich swaps out bread for two flattened, fried plantains, and one busy Northwest Side counter put that idea right in its name. The filling that gets the most love here is lechon, the Puerto Rican roast pork. Then the menu keeps going. Mofongo, alcapurrias, carne frita, morcilla, and...

Chicago, IL · 9d

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